A Wari Stone Tablet. c. 700-1000 AD...

Description

A Wari Stone Tablet
c. 700-1000 AD

Carved from a light green stone. Divided into four sections, each with square and rectangular cavities, the lower two sections centering longer rectangles. The upper panel centering a human head wearing a headband. Function of this object not known, but it resembles wood snuff trays from the same time and area. In very good condition, some surface scratches lower right side, a few rust stains from the mount on back. With a custom metal base.

Provenance:
Robert & Carolyn Nelson Collection
Arte Textil, San Francisco, CA

Height: 5 ½ inches




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